A blockbuster trade has shaken up the NHL offseason before the regular season even begins, as the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets have struck a major deal. The move involves high-profile players and could significantly alter both teams’ rosters heading into the upcoming campaign. Fans and analysts are already dissecting the implications, which may reshape playoff aspirations for multiple franchises. With no games played yet, this swap sets the tone for an unpredictable and fast-moving preseason.

The first regular-season games haven’t even taken place yet, and we already have our first whopper of a trade. Earlier today, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets linked…